Job Title : Senior SharePoint Administrator
Clearance Requirement : [Public Trust / Secret / Top Secret - Based on Role]
Position Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Senior SharePoint Administrator to manage and support Microsoft SharePoint environments for a federal government client. This role is responsible for the implementation, operation, maintenance, and security compliance of SharePoint environments (SharePoint Server 2016 / 2019 and / or SharePoint Online via Microsoft 365 GCC / GCCH / DoD). The candidate will support mission-critical collaboration and content management needs in accordance with federal IT governance standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Administer, configure, and maintain SharePoint on-premises and / or SharePoint Online (GCC / GCCH).
Ensure system availability, performance, and security posture in compliance with FISMA, NIST 800-53, and agency-specific IT security policies.
Implement and manage user roles, permissions, authentication, and authorization using Active Directory and ADFS / Azure AD.
Conduct SharePoint migration activities (on-prem to M365), using tools such as ShareGate or Metalogix, in secure federal environments.
Develop and enforce SharePoint governance plans, site provisioning processes, taxonomy / metadata strategy, and records retention policies.
Integrate SharePoint with Microsoft 365 tools including Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate).
Create and maintain documentation for configurations, SOPs, contingency plans, and RMF controls (System Security Plans, POA&Ms).
Support Section 508 compliance efforts for SharePoint-hosted content.
Coordinate with security teams on ATO (Authority to Operate), vulnerability remediation, patching, and system hardening.
Provide Tier 2 / 3 operational support and mentor junior SharePoint administrators and content managers.
Required Qualifications :
U.S. Citizen (required for most federal roles).
Active [Public Trust / Secret / TS / SCI] clearance or ability to obtain one.
5+ years of SharePoint administration experience, including SharePoint Server 2016 / 2019 and / or SharePoint Online (M365 GCC / GCCH).
Expertise in PowerShell scripting for SharePoint and Windows Server environments.
Familiarity with FISMA / NIST frameworks and federal IT compliance requirements.
Experience with SharePoint migration planning and execution in federal environments.
Knowledge of Microsoft security and compliance tools (Purview, Sensitivity Labels, Conditional Access).
Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, load balancers, and integration with on-prem AD or hybrid Azure AD environments.
Preferred Qualifications :
Microsoft Certified : SharePoint Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified : Teams Administrator or equivalent.
Experience with federal document management, records schedules, and FOIA support.
Familiarity with DoD 8500, FedRAMP, STIGs, and RMF (Risk Management Framework) processes.
Understanding of ServiceNow, Jira, or other federal ticketing systems.
Senior Admin • Washington, DC, USA